Nangang District

Kek Lok Si Temple Vegetarian Restaurant

It is one of the most representative vegetarian restaurants in Beijing. There are not many customers at the usual time except for the first and fifteenth day of each month in the Chinese calendar; therefore, the environment is quiet and plain. Besides, it is located near the Kek Lok Si Temple. It will be a great place for you to visit if you want to experience the Buddhist culture and to calm down your soul. The dishes are all made of vegetarian ingredients which are quite tasty and delicious, especially the meat-like ones which are not only similar in appearance but also in taste.

Transportation: Take Bus 3, 14, 25, 33, 53, 104, 105 or 357 and get off at Harbin Engineering University (哈尔滨工程大学)

Suiyuanju Vegetarian Restaurant

There is a brisk and elegant environment which matches the vegetarian food theme. The types of dishes which are abundant are similar to chicken, duck, fish or meat but are all made from various vegetables and vegetarian food ingredients. Those dishes are quite vivid in appearance and delicious to taste. Having eaten so many meat dishes, it will be better and healthier to go to such a vegetarian restaurant.

Address: 12 Xuanqiao Street, North of Nangang District (南岗区北宣桥街12号), near to Kek Lok Si Temple (极乐寺)

Tel: 0451-82595577, 0451-82595599

Transportation: Take Bus 3, 14, 25, 33, 53, 104, 105 or 357 and get off at Harbin Engineering University (哈尔滨工程大学)

Shanxin Vegetarian Restaurant

It is well-known that vegetarian dishes are as delicious as meat dishes. There are a great many kinds of cuisines like vegetarian tacos, vegetarian “meat” (specially made from bean products or other vegetarian food ingredients), vegetarian “fish” and vegetarian “chicken” etc. The roasted rice crust with mushrooms is soft and fresh on the inside while crispy outside. The prices are relatively more economical than other similar restaurants, and the restaurant is highly praised by customers.

Transportation: Take Bus 3, 6, 14, 25, 33, 74, 105 or 357 and get off at Harbin Tobacco Factory (烟厂)

South Sea Vegetarian Hot Pot Restaurant

This hot pot restaurant is mainly engaged in pure vegetarian dishes and instantly boiled vegetables which taste similar to meat dishes, and are more healthy and nutritious. The instantly boiled ingredients are fresh and organic with more than 60 kinds including soybeans, peanuts, fresh fungi and mushrooms etc. The hot pot soup is a fairly healthy dish made from dozens of fungi, mushrooms and mild Chinese medicinal herbs. Besides, the ingredients don’t include eggs, meat, shallots and garlic; they are low in fat and cholesterol.

Houdeju Vegetarian Restaurant

It is one of the most popular vegetarian restaurants in Harbin and is highly spoken of by the customers. Even some stars (including Wangfei) who put on shows here ask for takeout dishes. The meat-like cuisine is welcomed by the customers because it tastes great. The recommended dish, called the sizzling “chicken ribs”, is cooked using soybean protein which is very good for your health. The prices are reasonable and the service is quite enthusiastic.